Israel is sunny on most days of the year, and autumn is the perfect season for open-air events, when the sea breeze cleans the air and eases sweltering heat of the summer. If you're planning trips in the autumn months, it is recommended to include cultural and musical events in your route:
The famous Dutch DJ has held the title of the #1 DJ in the world, awarded by the prestigious DJ Mag, for two consecutive years, despite his youth. Garrix is a well-oiled hits machine, who has sealed all the world's top music festivals in recent years. His successful shows are known for their special electrifying atmosphere, winning the MTV prize for best show.
Garrix's tracks have become party hits, earning billions of views on YouTube. He will visit Israel for a one-time unforgettable show at the Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv as part of the Jewish New Year festivities.
September 22nd – David Guetta, Rishon LeZion Park
Shortly after his colleague in the previous item, the godfather of electronic music and possibly the world's most famous DJ, David Guetta, will visit Israel. After cracking the ultimate formula for unforgettable parties, he became the first DJ to bring electronic music to the world of pop music. With sales of 50 million albums worldwide, it is impossible to argue with Guetta's success and talent to make you dance.
At the show at the Rishon LeZion Park, Guetta will play the best hits of recent years at an electronic party deep into the night. The gates will open at 22:00, the show will be held standing, and, between, who could sit down with this music in the background?!
September 25th-28th – Tamar Festival, the Dead Sea
At the foot of Masada against the backdrop of the vistas of the desert and the Dead Sea, the annual Tamar Festival - a huge musical event - is held during the weeklong Sukkot holiday. The event draws top Israeli and foreign artists for powerful show with a different and special energy with the desert on all sides.
The shows that begin in the middle of the night and peak as the sun rises behind Masada, slowly revealing the breathtaking desert, are an experience that must not be missed at the Tamar Festival. Alongside the sunrise shows, this year the festival will host Suzanne Vega with the Ra'anana String Symphonette. You may enjoy special vacation packages at the Dead Sea that combine Tamar Festival shows with a relaxing and healthy vacation at the lowest place in the world.
September 28th - October 1st – Abu Gosh Festival, Jerusalem
Aficionados of classic music and opera will be happy to attend the Abu Gosh Festival, which, this year, will held during the weeklong Sukkot Holiday, with the best operas and concerts performed against the vistas of Jerusalem and the refreshing air of the Judean Mountains.
The festival will be held at the Kiryat Ye'arim Church at Abu Gosh outside Jerusalem. The shows will include:
September 28th, Concert 1 - Gluck, the opera Orpheus and Eurydice performed by the Israeli Opera
September 29th, Concert 3 - The Bulgarian Magic - Bulgarian Female Chamber Choir Lira and the Israeli Naama Women's Choir
October 1st, Concert 8 – Mozart, Requiem
October 6th – Julio Iglesias, Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv
The greatest Spanish singer and king of Latin music is coming for one performance in Israel as part his world tour. There is no need to introduce Julio Iglesias, who has more than 70 albums with more than 200 million in sales over the years.
Julio Iglesias sings in Spanish, English, and ten other languages; his songs are known for their romanticism. If you're a lover of romance and nostalgia, don't miss this show which will be held at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv.
November 7th-10th – Piano Festival, Tel Aviv
The Piano Festival is a unique event held every year in November. This year, the festival will be held at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Each year, more than 200 artists and musicians participate in the festival in a series of pure piano performances that include acoustic shows accompanies by just one piano, jazz performances, and performances by top pianists. The festival's diversity guarantees that everyone will find at least one performance to enjoy.
Book a flight and let the fun begin